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Niki D'Andrea, Author at PHOENIX magazine
The PHiXMusic Notes: 3 Local Legacy Acts
Niki D'AndreaFebruary 2020
To paraphrase Shakespeare, if the songs of the fathers are to be laid upon the children, at least they’re good tunes when it comes to the kids of two founding members of The Allman Brothers Band. Devon Allman (son of guitarist and singer Gregg Allman) and Duane Betts (son of guitarist and singer Dickey Betts) formed The Allman Betts Band and will bring their jam band genes, Allman Brothers covers and original Southern-fried rock songs...
Some Phoenix basketball fans remember Bridget Pettis as a member of the Phoenix Mercury’s inaugural squad in 1997, and some may know her now as an assistant coach for the Chicago Sky. What most people may not know is Pettis has a passion for planting trees, growing community gardens and feeding the hungry in the food deserts of Phoenix. She recently founded the nonprofit grassroots organization Project Roots AZ to educate people about food and empower...
The PHiXMusic Notes: Tent Revival
Niki D'AndreaJanuary 2020
This year’s Birds Nest Concert Series at the Waste Management Phoenix Open looks a little like an eclectic European summer music festival – American rappers scheduled between country superstars before a Norwegian DJ headliner. But the sonic variety is part of the appeal for the four-day fête, which draws fans from all over the world to the big tent at TPC Scottsdale. Here’s the word on the Birds. Miranda Lambert The country chanteuse kicks off...
Get into a festival mindset early with this curated menu of high-season outdoor fun in Greater Phoenix.
After a 20-year career as a golf professional that included a role on the Golf Channel reality show Big Break Mexico, Phoenix resident Rob West recently released his debut country music album, Arizona. West describes his music as “mainstream country with an old-school flair” and he’s performed all over the U.S. in the past seven years, including a gig opening for John Michael Montgomery. Some might think it’s a stretch from swinging a long iron...
The PHiXMusic Notes: Headbanger’s Christmas
Niki D'AndreaDecember 2019
On December 14, resident shock rocker Alice Cooper hosts his 18th Christmas Pudding show at Celebrity Theatre with guests including Judas Priest singer Rob Halford and Mark Slaughter, proving once again that yüle is the heaviest holiday ever. Get primed for Cooper’s annual audio anvil with these horrifyingly heavy Christmas songs. “Kidnap the Sandy Claws” – Korn Korn’s cover of this song from Danny Elfman’s The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack gets an extra dose of...
Valley NewsFlash Point
Niki D'AndreaNovember 2019
Valley firefighters battle for benefits after cancer diagnoses.
Valley NewsBusiness Buzz: Mattress Mecca
Niki D'AndreaNovember 2019
Why is the Valley’s bedding business booming?
The Arizona State Fair has hosted concerts at Veterans Memorial Coliseum since the 1960s, including such vaunted performers as Willie Nelson (1976), The Police (1980), Johnny Cash (1982) and Neil Young (1988). This year’s 14-show concert series features brooding Brits, country boys and hammer pants. Here are our picks for acts that can help you wrap up a long day of roller coasters and deep-fried snacks on sticks. Country Concerts Various Dates Billy Currington, Trace...
FeaturesValley NewsFall Festivals
Niki D'AndreaSeptember 2019
Put some awesomeness in your autumn with our roundup of the season’s most promising music, art and food festivals. Bonus: The inside scoop on PHOENIX magazine’s inaugural Best of the Valley party.
We catch up with the black-belt point guard.
SpotlightKate Benjamin
Niki D'AndreaMarch 2017
Phoenix’s ultimate cat lady talks human-friendly feline design and kitty nicknames.
PeopleFrom Plate to Pulpit
Niki D'AndreaMarch 2017
MLB official Ted Barrett brings Jesus to spring training with his umpire ministry.
LifestyleA Fistful of February Festivals
Niki D'AndreaFebruary 2017
As the Fahrenheit begins rising around Phoenix, hit up these five fun al fresco festivals.